Who's Johnny?

A kid I met through my best friend Curtis in the early 90s He was a transplant from the midwest. A young man leaving his life behind to seek the dreams only California can fulfill.....

In the beginning he and I kinda worked each others nerves. Early on we had several scratch fests and it was definitely an oil and water mix as far as our personalities were concerned. Over time I learned, and I think he did too, to temper any differences for the better goal of getting along for our other friends sake. Over the years our differences came to a low simmer.

He was a fantastic artist. I loved his work and complimented him on it whenever I saw his art. He was amazingly ambitious and had the ego of a king. He was pretty fearless as to what people thought of him and that I loved about him. He had this little act I call "Who's Johnny?" That is how he referred to himself I never really got the jist of that whole thing but it was unique, and all his. He added color to our already colorful group.

He passed away one week ago in an accident I received an email from my friend Al and my heart sank when I read the news. I felt grief for the loss. The loss of a very good friend of my friends.....and the loss of never really getting to know him better. I did see Who's Johnny with Al about a month ago and he asked if I remembered him (hadn't seen him in about 5 years) and I said "of course I remember you" and we hugged. I am so thankful that our last encounter ended in a hug.

I can't help but think how this marks my friends. Who's Johnny was a staple at parties, gatherings, hang outs.....in our life. And now he's gone. A piece of life lost.

I just felt like I needed to acknowledge Who's Johnny.

Rest in peace buddy







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Sorry to hear about your loss.
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Supa, sorry to hear about Johnny.


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Im sure he knew he was loved. God bless u.

I'm sorry, Supa. Everybody should be so lucky as to have you remember them with your characteristic eloquence.

Beautiful thread, Supe.

I love Who's Johnny through you.

i know what you are feeling, my friend.....

How touching, and what a wonderful way to remember your friend.

Oh man

r.i.p johnny

Oh, Supa. I love you. Thank you for this thread.

Thank you everyone for your thoughts and love.

I hadn't stopped to consider how important it is to acknowledge those that you aren't very close to. OK, this is not quite what I meant. I do have consideration for others, even strangers but I guess I meant I hadn't stopped to consider the magnitude of acknowledgement. Despite any differences he and I had, and they really weren't major, I'm glad that I did acknowledge his work. We need to appreciate those around us because everyone makes a difference.

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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Friday, we lost someone in our gay family. We had lost touch over the years. I had been thinking about starting a thread so we all can keep in touch with at least one other person here and show one another that someone cares about them.

tA

Tribal Disorder

http://www.soundclick.com...rmusic.htm

The way you write about your personal thoughts and the people that create such emotion, blows me away... in a beautiful way.

Richard. I can't wait to see you in California. Let's get drunk. Ok!

I'm sorry for you loss.

may the sadness in your heart ease
& the memories remain strong

So sorry for your loss Supa

oh! very sad! so sorry!

i'm sorry.

I wish you comfort and peace, my friend.

and love to you and all who miss him

My best friend Curtis was with Johnny when he died. He's taking it hard but he's said that we are all growing as a result of this loss and he's right.

He's said that in several weeks we are going to have a "Who's Johnny" party That is exactly what Johnny would want

So far in life I have been spared the loss of loved ones. I realize that I need to brace myself for the inevitable. I will eventually lose those I love, we all do. It's about living life to the fullest and loving with all your might.

Again, thank you everyone for your love

That was beautifully written, Supa. and to you and his friends, and for Johnny.

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